Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
State of M.P. & Anr. v. M.P. Transport Workers Fedn.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Madhya Pradesh Labour Laws (Amendment) Act, 2002, holding that transferring trial jurisdiction from Labour Courts back to regular criminal courts does not violate the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Sushila Aggarwal and others v. State (NCT of Delhi) and another
The Supreme Court clarified that anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is a discretionary remedy without inherent time limits, operative upon arrest, and courts may impose conditions or limit its duration based on case facts, balancing liberty and investigation rights.
Sushila Aggarwal and others v. State (NCT of Delhi) and another
The Supreme Court clarified that anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is a discretionary remedy without inherent time limits, which continues until curtailed or cancelled by the court, balancing individual liberty and police investigation rights.
Mohandas and Others v. State of Maharashtra and Others
The Supreme Court held that reservation of land under a Development Plan does not lapse under Section 127 if a declaration under Section 126(4) is made within ten years, and upheld the continuation of reservation under a revised Development Plan, dismissing the appellants' challenge.
Mohandas and Others v. State of Maharashtra and Others
The Supreme Court held that land reservation under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act does not lapse if a declaration under Section 126(4) is published within ten years, and a revised Development Plan continues the reservation, dismissing the appellants' challenge.
Shripal Bhati v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of deputation appointment and absorption of an employee in NOIDA under the 1981 Service Regulations and held that appellants lacking promotion eligibility had no locus standi to challenge the same.
Shripal Bhati & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of deputation appointment and absorption of an employee under NOIDA Service Regulations and statutory absorption rules, dismissing the appeal for lack of merit and locus standi of the appellants.
Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the President's rejection of the mercy petition of a death-row convict, affirming limited judicial review of mercy petitions and rejecting claims of non-application of mind, solitary confinement, and procedural lapses.
Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the President's rejection of a death-row convict's mercy petition, affirming limited judicial review and procedural compliance in mercy petition consideration.
The Branch Manager, Indigo Airlines, Kolkata & Anr. v. Kalpana Rani Debbarma & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that failure of passengers to report at the boarding gate within stipulated time constitutes 'Gate No Show' and does not amount to deficiency in service by the airline, dismissing the consumer complaint for compensation.
The Branch Manager, Indigo Airlines, Kolkata & Anr. v. Kalpana Rani Debbarma & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that failure to report at the boarding gate on time constitutes 'Gate No Show' absolving the airline of deficiency in service liability, and dismissed the consumer complaint for lack of proof.
Dr. Vijayakumaran C.P.V. v. Central University of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that a probationary termination based on a formal inquiry report finding misconduct is stigmatic and requires a regular departmental inquiry, setting aside the termination and directing reinstatement.
Dr. Vijayakumaran C.P.V. v. Central University of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that a termination order based on an inquiry report finding serious misconduct is stigmatic and illegal without a regular departmental inquiry, setting aside the termination and directing reinstatement.
Chandeshwar Saw v. Brij Bhushan Prasad
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's order directing recount of votes due to irregularities, declared the appellant duly elected under Section 140 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, and set aside the respondent's election.
Chandeshwar Saw v. Brij Bhushan Prasad
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's order for recount of votes due to counting irregularities and declared the appellant duly elected under Section 140 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, setting aside the respondent's election.
Kirpal Singh & Ors. v. Kamla Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that pending surplus land determination proceedings under the 1953 Act must be completed under that Act, excluding applicability of the 1972 Act's provisions on permissible area selection, and dismissed the appeal of subsequent purchasers challenging the surplus declaration.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited v. R. Chandramouleeswaran and Others
The Supreme Court held that tenants not in actual physical possession of leased land and buildings, having sub-let or licensed the premises, are not entitled to protections under the Madras City Tenants’ Protection Act, 1921, including the right to compel sale of leasehold land under Section 9.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. M/s. J.K. Cement Works
The Supreme Court held that damage caused by heavy rainfall resulting in accumulation of water qualifies as 'flood' and 'inundation' under an insurance policy, dismissing the insurer's appeal against claim repudiation.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. M/s. J.K. Cement Works
The Supreme Court upheld that damage caused by heavy rainfall leading to accumulation of water qualifies as 'flood and inundation' under an insurance policy, dismissing the insurer's appeal against the NCDRC award.
Sujit Tiwari v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant in a narcotics smuggling case, holding that bail under the NDPS Act may be granted where the accused's involvement is not clearly established, despite the statutory bar.